Welcome to issue 29 of Happy Cow's Weekly Moos. We apologise for the short break in service recently. This issue is dedicated to regular contributor Pete Hughes' brother Mike, who unexpectedly died recently at a very young age, to Mike's wife Sue and his children Alice and Tom, to his parents John and Vera, and to his other siblings Lynn and John.
Death Came Here
This cathartic poem came through Pete at his mother's house, a few days after learning the news of his brother's death.
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Tables Turned
This tribute to his brother Mike was written by Pete Hughes a few months ago, when Mike was struggling with some personal problems. It now seems a fitting tribute to Mike's quiet, heroic love.
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The Mountain Top
A very short poem which ponders the mind's incessant search for answers.
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The Dew Drop
A short allegorical tale about life, death and returning home.
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